8 May 2018

Govt not trusted with New Zealanders' personal data

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 8 May 2018

The government admits many people don't trust it to safeguard their personal data. Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says the previous government's ill-fated attempt to demand personal information from welfare groups has undermined public confidence. Ms Sepuloni wants new ground rules and while social service groups say it's a necessary conversation, they warn the public should be cautious. Political reporter Benedict Collins has more.